Resident Advisor 2017-2018 Selection: RA Individual Interview

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APPLY TO BE A RESIDENT ADVISOR.

Do you feel there is room for another 10 hour a week time commitment in your schedule?

Do you feel you could approach a resident about a personal concern that has been brought to your attention?

Would you feel comfortable assisting a student from an underrepresented group (e.g., student with a disability, gay/lesbian/bisexual, African American, Hispanic, etc)?

Are you able to confront other people's behaviors in a constructive manner?

Can you remain objective and fair when dealing with a conflict involving your friends and fellow staff members?

Are you able to react and express yourself clearly in a tense situation?

Do you know when someone is asking for help, but is not directly verbalizing their need?

Is the satisfaction of knowing you did your best enough for you?

When faced with criticism, are you flexible?

If you have answered yes to most of these questions you are strongly encouraged to read through the application, attend an info session/table, or speak to a current RA.

ELIGIBILITY

All full-time WPI students are eligible for RA positions provided their academic record does not hold a status of academic warning, probation, or suspension at the end of B-Term 2016 and are in good standing in regards to their conduct record. Successful candidates must have achieved at least sophomore status by the start of the Fall 2017 term.